Counselling for Seniors in Chorley
Reaching out for support during a difficult time is one of the hardest things we will do but do not take it as a sign of weakness. I am a BACP registered counsellor, trained in a person-centred/ CBT/Solution focused approach. I am also integrative as appropriate to suit the needs of the client. I have vast experience supporting clients from all backgrounds and experiences such as ADHD, autism, work related trauma, childhood trauma, all forms of abuse, self-harm, grief and loss, domestic violence, PTSD, complex PTSD and personality disorders. I work with females mainly and open to people from all walks of life.
Reaching out for support during a difficult time is one of the hardest things we will do but do not take it as a sign of weakness. I am a BACP registered counsellor, trained in a person-centred/ CBT/Solution focused approach. I am also integrative as appropriate to suit the needs of the client. I have vast experience supporting clients from all backgrounds and experiences such as ADHD, autism, work related trauma, childhood trauma, all forms of abuse, self-harm, grief and loss, domestic violence, PTSD, complex PTSD and personality disorders. I work with females mainly and open to people from all walks of life.
Hi there, I'm Lauren and my biggest reason for doing what I do, is to empower others to believe in their own capabilities and worth. I aim to develop a professional friendship with those that I work with by offering a non-judgemental, cosy and discrete environment. I've built up my expertise through ten years of experience in the mental health sector and I have a specialism in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) which is an evidence based therapy that focuses on thoughts, behaviours, feelings and beliefs.
Hi there, I'm Lauren and my biggest reason for doing what I do, is to empower others to believe in their own capabilities and worth. I aim to develop a professional friendship with those that I work with by offering a non-judgemental, cosy and discrete environment. I've built up my expertise through ten years of experience in the mental health sector and I have a specialism in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) which is an evidence based therapy that focuses on thoughts, behaviours, feelings and beliefs.
I offer warm, respectful, non-judgemental space in which you can freely explore your thoughts and feelings, develop a greater understanding of yourself and start to move towards personal growth and an increased sense of well-being. I am a qualified BACP, and work to a strict code of ethics. I believe you deserve to be happy and fulfilled in your life and that you have the ability to make that happen. Life can be challenging and difficult and i am trained to help you through your troubles and to support you making changes in you life.
I offer warm, respectful, non-judgemental space in which you can freely explore your thoughts and feelings, develop a greater understanding of yourself and start to move towards personal growth and an increased sense of well-being. I am a qualified BACP, and work to a strict code of ethics. I believe you deserve to be happy and fulfilled in your life and that you have the ability to make that happen. Life can be challenging and difficult and i am trained to help you through your troubles and to support you making changes in you life.
You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy.
When life feels overwhelming, waiting for things to get easier can leave you feeling stuck. I offer counselling and psychotherapy services grounded in compassion and tailored to your specific needs. Together, we will explore your experiences and identify meaningful ways to improve your wellbeing. Life can bring periods of anxiety, low mood, grief, or simply a feeling of being overwhelmed. My practice is welcoming to all lived experiences and neurodivergent ways of being. Whatever you are bringing, my focus is on providing a space where you feel truly heard.
You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy.
When life feels overwhelming, waiting for things to get easier can leave you feeling stuck. I offer counselling and psychotherapy services grounded in compassion and tailored to your specific needs. Together, we will explore your experiences and identify meaningful ways to improve your wellbeing. Life can bring periods of anxiety, low mood, grief, or simply a feeling of being overwhelmed. My practice is welcoming to all lived experiences and neurodivergent ways of being. Whatever you are bringing, my focus is on providing a space where you feel truly heard.
I believe that most problematic symptoms can be the result of becoming confined in vicious cycles of repetitive negative thoughts & behaviours whether conscious or unconscious. These can have roots in childhood and can regularly impact our lives (through lifestyle choices and decision making) or sporadically emerge during stressful times. Overall, I aim to guide you to develop more insight into yourself and towards tangible fulfilment both in technical knowledge and in practical measurable successes. You can expect to find our time together enlightening, educational, emotional & authentic.
I believe that most problematic symptoms can be the result of becoming confined in vicious cycles of repetitive negative thoughts & behaviours whether conscious or unconscious. These can have roots in childhood and can regularly impact our lives (through lifestyle choices and decision making) or sporadically emerge during stressful times. Overall, I aim to guide you to develop more insight into yourself and towards tangible fulfilment both in technical knowledge and in practical measurable successes. You can expect to find our time together enlightening, educational, emotional & authentic.
Stuck in patterns that don't seem to change? Anxiety never seems to settle? Or struggling in your relationships. Often these roots trace back to early relationships- moments when you didn't feel fully safe, seen or supported.
I'm a UKCP Reg. Psychotherapist and EMDR Europe Consultant with 26 years of experience. I specialise in PTSD/Complex Trauma & relationship therapy, working
with attachment & childhood wounds, difficulty trusting, communicating and dealing with unhelpful patterns.
I work online with adults across the UK-individuals and couples, in heterosexual, same sex & consensually non-monogamous relationships.
Stuck in patterns that don't seem to change? Anxiety never seems to settle? Or struggling in your relationships. Often these roots trace back to early relationships- moments when you didn't feel fully safe, seen or supported.
I'm a UKCP Reg. Psychotherapist and EMDR Europe Consultant with 26 years of experience. I specialise in PTSD/Complex Trauma & relationship therapy, working
with attachment & childhood wounds, difficulty trusting, communicating and dealing with unhelpful patterns.
I work online with adults across the UK-individuals and couples, in heterosexual, same sex & consensually non-monogamous relationships.
Life can feel too much when you are juggling lots of different roles and you may feel as if you are weighed down by everything that you are carrying. This might leave you feeling stressed, anxious or depressed. Putting the needs of others before yourself can be exhausting and a constant source of worry, negative thinking and conflicting emotions. Maybe you are finding it hard to gain a work life balance. Maybe this is causing relationship difficulties or affecting your ability to connect with others. Perhaps you keep telling yourself that you should be managing better but are finding it hard to cope and can't admit this to anyone.
Life can feel too much when you are juggling lots of different roles and you may feel as if you are weighed down by everything that you are carrying. This might leave you feeling stressed, anxious or depressed. Putting the needs of others before yourself can be exhausting and a constant source of worry, negative thinking and conflicting emotions. Maybe you are finding it hard to gain a work life balance. Maybe this is causing relationship difficulties or affecting your ability to connect with others. Perhaps you keep telling yourself that you should be managing better but are finding it hard to cope and can't admit this to anyone.
My goal is to offer a warm, supportive environment one in which you can feel able to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
I aim to work in a collaborative way which means that I work with you at your pace to ensure that therapy is just right for you whether you like to explore creativity, use your mind and body connection or simply talk it all out, I’ll be there next to you along the way.
I approach therapy from a neuro affirming and trauma informed view. This meaning that I am mindful of how our pasts shape us and I practice a sensitivity and awareness to how we all experience the world differently.
My goal is to offer a warm, supportive environment one in which you can feel able to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
I aim to work in a collaborative way which means that I work with you at your pace to ensure that therapy is just right for you whether you like to explore creativity, use your mind and body connection or simply talk it all out, I’ll be there next to you along the way.
I approach therapy from a neuro affirming and trauma informed view. This meaning that I am mindful of how our pasts shape us and I practice a sensitivity and awareness to how we all experience the world differently.
Hello, my name is Sheila and I and work in the UK with over 16 years of professional experience. I offer therapy sessions over the telephone, remote or face to face. I have much experience in helping clients with a broad range of symptoms and thoughts some of which are; Low mood, depression, loss and bereavement, anxiety, low self-esteem, confidence, relationship and work related matters. Please contact me if how you are feeling is not listed here.
I also offer Clinical Supervision to The Helping Professions, working with The Seven Eyed Model and The Integrative Development Model (IDM).
Hello, my name is Sheila and I and work in the UK with over 16 years of professional experience. I offer therapy sessions over the telephone, remote or face to face. I have much experience in helping clients with a broad range of symptoms and thoughts some of which are; Low mood, depression, loss and bereavement, anxiety, low self-esteem, confidence, relationship and work related matters. Please contact me if how you are feeling is not listed here.
I also offer Clinical Supervision to The Helping Professions, working with The Seven Eyed Model and The Integrative Development Model (IDM).
I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist with over twenty five years experience working with adults and children within the NHS and in my private practice. I have particular knowledge and experience in trauma, attachment theory, bereavement and loss. I work with individuals, couples, families and groups in a supportive therapeutic environment covering a wide range of issues: Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, Traumatic events, Developmental Trauma during childhood, Attachment and relational difficulties, Self-harm and Eating disorders.
I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist with over twenty five years experience working with adults and children within the NHS and in my private practice. I have particular knowledge and experience in trauma, attachment theory, bereavement and loss. I work with individuals, couples, families and groups in a supportive therapeutic environment covering a wide range of issues: Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, Traumatic events, Developmental Trauma during childhood, Attachment and relational difficulties, Self-harm and Eating disorders.
Jacqueline Branfield | Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Chorley PR7
Waitlist for new clients
I’m Jacqueline, an integrative, neuro‑affirming therapist supporting adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, burnout, emotional overwhelm and neurodivergence. I offer a calm, steady therapeutic space where you can explore your experiences safely and at a pace that feels manageable. My work is grounded in the understanding that the nervous system can learn, adapt and heal. Sessions are designed to help you reconnect with being your own expert, developing coping strategies that are effective, sustainable and supportive of long‑term change, while building confidence in your ability to navigate life with greater clarity and self‑trust.
I’m Jacqueline, an integrative, neuro‑affirming therapist supporting adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, burnout, emotional overwhelm and neurodivergence. I offer a calm, steady therapeutic space where you can explore your experiences safely and at a pace that feels manageable. My work is grounded in the understanding that the nervous system can learn, adapt and heal. Sessions are designed to help you reconnect with being your own expert, developing coping strategies that are effective, sustainable and supportive of long‑term change, while building confidence in your ability to navigate life with greater clarity and self‑trust.
One thing I always say to my clients is that my ultimate goal is to 'make you your own therapist so you don't need me anymore'. I believe my role is to help you: Understand the problem and what is keeping it going. Identify goals for yourself both short term and long term to help give you focus. Learn strategies and techniques that can help you cope better, overcome and make positive changes. Be able to maintain your progress after therapy and reduce the chances or impacts of setbacks in the future. Become more resilient, understanding of good mental heath awareness which could have a positive impact on your relationships.
One thing I always say to my clients is that my ultimate goal is to 'make you your own therapist so you don't need me anymore'. I believe my role is to help you: Understand the problem and what is keeping it going. Identify goals for yourself both short term and long term to help give you focus. Learn strategies and techniques that can help you cope better, overcome and make positive changes. Be able to maintain your progress after therapy and reduce the chances or impacts of setbacks in the future. Become more resilient, understanding of good mental heath awareness which could have a positive impact on your relationships.
Accredited Professional Therapist with years of experience offering in-person therapy as well as telephone and online sessions.
Specialising in Men's mental health and Trauma.
Things happen in life that catch us off guard, trauma, death of a loved one, diagnosis of an illness and more. You might pride yourself in being able to handle most of what life deals you. This feels different and it's impacting other things in your life. Sometimes it takes exploring the issues candidly without concern of being a burden, being judged or worried about.
Accredited Professional Therapist with years of experience offering in-person therapy as well as telephone and online sessions.
Specialising in Men's mental health and Trauma.
Things happen in life that catch us off guard, trauma, death of a loved one, diagnosis of an illness and more. You might pride yourself in being able to handle most of what life deals you. This feels different and it's impacting other things in your life. Sometimes it takes exploring the issues candidly without concern of being a burden, being judged or worried about.
Clients needs differ, I offer a place where each individual can explore their issues in a calm, safe environment. A place to talk about their everyday challenges and past experiences and look at what their hopes and goals for the future might be.
Clients needs differ, I offer a place where each individual can explore their issues in a calm, safe environment. A place to talk about their everyday challenges and past experiences and look at what their hopes and goals for the future might be.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming.
You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, or the lasting impact of difficult experiences. Perhaps you're constantly overthinking, feeling emotionally exhausted, or wondering why you're finding it harder to cope than you used to.
Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to face it alone.
I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where we can make sense of what's happening for you, understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and find a way forward that feels meaningful and achievable.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming.
You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, or the lasting impact of difficult experiences. Perhaps you're constantly overthinking, feeling emotionally exhausted, or wondering why you're finding it harder to cope than you used to.
Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to face it alone.
I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where we can make sense of what's happening for you, understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and find a way forward that feels meaningful and achievable.
I work with adults (18+) from all walks of life, those living with the effects of trauma, addiction, abuse, anxiety, depression, loss, relationship difficulties and complex life experiences. Many of the people I support have felt misunderstood, marginalised or have been described as 'too complex' or 'hard to engage'. I believe no one is too complex' for therapy. Some people simply need a therapist with the experience, curiosity and confidence to understand. I bring nearly 20 years' experience working with some of the most vulnerable or socially excluded members of our communities as well as my own lived experience of these issues.
I work with adults (18+) from all walks of life, those living with the effects of trauma, addiction, abuse, anxiety, depression, loss, relationship difficulties and complex life experiences. Many of the people I support have felt misunderstood, marginalised or have been described as 'too complex' or 'hard to engage'. I believe no one is too complex' for therapy. Some people simply need a therapist with the experience, curiosity and confidence to understand. I bring nearly 20 years' experience working with some of the most vulnerable or socially excluded members of our communities as well as my own lived experience of these issues.
With over a decade of experience in both the NHS and private sectors, I offer compassionate, evidence-based support to adults and young people navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD. Whether you're facing relationship challenges or struggling to cope, I'm here to listen and help you build lasting tools for change.
With over a decade of experience in both the NHS and private sectors, I offer compassionate, evidence-based support to adults and young people navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD. Whether you're facing relationship challenges or struggling to cope, I'm here to listen and help you build lasting tools for change.
Often clients contact me when other therapy has not helped them in the way they had hoped. This is often due to the complexity of difficulties being layered perhaps in a history of trauma. Distress in the body and mind can be triggered by what appears to be something superficial. This can open up the past or come at a time when our emotional resilience is low so this event has a greater impact than it may have done. We can find ourselves not being able to function in our normal way. Many clients often identify as 'good copers' and those who 'just get on with it'. Perhaps we can't now - this is frightening and can derail us.
Often clients contact me when other therapy has not helped them in the way they had hoped. This is often due to the complexity of difficulties being layered perhaps in a history of trauma. Distress in the body and mind can be triggered by what appears to be something superficial. This can open up the past or come at a time when our emotional resilience is low so this event has a greater impact than it may have done. We can find ourselves not being able to function in our normal way. Many clients often identify as 'good copers' and those who 'just get on with it'. Perhaps we can't now - this is frightening and can derail us.
Ex military, now multi skilled therapist. The military provided me with valuable insights and experiences. Vast exposure, witnessing various traumas and mental health impacts highlighted the importance of mental health suport and the benefit of it to others. Having supported others for years through issues such as suicide, abuse, sexual vilence, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, selfharm, neglect, relational conflict, PTSD and the impacts of bereavement I wanted to continue similar support throughy therapy.
Ex military, now multi skilled therapist. The military provided me with valuable insights and experiences. Vast exposure, witnessing various traumas and mental health impacts highlighted the importance of mental health suport and the benefit of it to others. Having supported others for years through issues such as suicide, abuse, sexual vilence, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, selfharm, neglect, relational conflict, PTSD and the impacts of bereavement I wanted to continue similar support throughy therapy.
I am aware that life can at times be unpredictable and throw us all kinds of dilemmas, and therefore appreciate the courage and strength it may have taken to reach out today. Clients seek therapy for a vast array of reasons, it maybe that you are experiencing, anxiety, depression, have experienced a bereavement or some form of loss or trauma, whatever the reason, the fact that you are reading my profile indicates that you are possibly thinking that you may need some help and therefore, well done, this is the first step on your healing journey. I have a strongly believe when clients feel truly heard, feelings can and do bring change.
I am aware that life can at times be unpredictable and throw us all kinds of dilemmas, and therefore appreciate the courage and strength it may have taken to reach out today. Clients seek therapy for a vast array of reasons, it maybe that you are experiencing, anxiety, depression, have experienced a bereavement or some form of loss or trauma, whatever the reason, the fact that you are reading my profile indicates that you are possibly thinking that you may need some help and therefore, well done, this is the first step on your healing journey. I have a strongly believe when clients feel truly heard, feelings can and do bring change.
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Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.